Transposh is a popular translation plugin for WordPress that allows you to translate your website into multiple languages easily. It supports automatic translation, manual corrections, and provides a front-end interface for users to suggest or correct translations. However, integrating Transposh with AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) can be tricky, because AMP has strict restrictions on the use of custom JavaScript, and Transposh relies on JavaScript to load translations and manage the translation process on the client side. As of now, Transposh does not provide a direct AMP integration. This means that using Transposh on AMP pages is not as straightforward as with traditional non-AMP pages. However, there are potential workarounds to implement Transposh or similar translation features while still adhering to AMP’s performance and compatibility standards.

Challenges of Integrating Transposh with AMP:

1. Custom JavaScript Restrictions:
   • AMP restricts the use of custom JavaScript, which is a key component of Transposh's translation functionality.
   • This means you cannot directly implement the Transposh translation widget or its JavaScript-based features on AMP pages.
2. Dynamic Content:
   • Transposh requires dynamic content loading for translations, which is another challenge because AMP restricts dynamically loaded content unless it’s AMP-compliant.
   • The translations provided by Transposh are typically handled through dynamic JavaScript execution, which is not allowed in AMP.

Workaround Methods for Integrating Transposh or Translation Features in AMP:

While a direct integration of Transposh on AMP is not possible due to AMP's limitations, you can try alternative approaches:

1. Using Separate Non-AMP Pages for Translation:

One workaround is to use non-AMP versions of your pages to handle translations via Transposh. Here's how you can manage this:

• Non-AMP Translation Page: Create a non-AMP version of the page that can handle Transposh's translation widget or automatic translation process.
• AMP Redirection: On your AMP page, include a visible link or a button that directs users to the non-AMP version of the page for translations. This way, users can access the translated content without affecting the performance of the AMP version.
• s code embeds the Google Translate interface in an AMP page, allowing users to translate content into different languages directly from the page. However, this solution has its limitations, such as the inability to fully customize the translation UI and less control over the translation quality.

  3. Server-Side Translation (Dynamic Translation):

  For better performance and to remain fully compliant with AMP guidelines, you can opt for server-side translation. This method involves generating translated versions of your content on the server and serving them as separate URLs based on the user's language preference.

  • WP Multilingual Plugin (WPML) or Polylang: These plugins allow you to create translations for your WordPress content. You can then configure AMP to serve translated content by detecting the user's language preference through the server (without relying on JavaScript).
  • With these plugins, you can ensure that when users visit the AMP page, the page is already translated and served to them in their preferred language without needing to rely on client-side translation scripts like Transposh.

  4. AMP and WPML or Polylang Integration:

  • Both WPML and Polylang support AMP natively and can provide language-specific AMP pages.
  • With WPML or Polylang, each language version of the page can be served as an AMP version, allowing users to view content in their preferred language.

  5. Creating a Custom AMP Translation Solution:

  • For advanced users, creating a custom solution is also an option. This involves detecting the user’s preferred language on the server side and generating an AMP-compliant version of the page in that language.
  • This could be done by integrating translation APIs, but the challenge is to ensure that the solution adheres to AMP’s strict rules for performance and compliance.

  Summary:

  1. Transposh cannot be directly integrated with AMP due to AMP’s restrictions on custom JavaScript.
  2. Workarounds include:
     • Using a non-AMP version of the page for translation and linking to it from the AMP page.
     • Implementing AMP-compatible translation solutions like Google Translate via AMP iframe or using WPML or Polylang for server-side translation.
  3. Google Translate or server-side translation methods are viable alternatives that maintain AMP compatibility.

  Ultimately, while Transposh isn't directly compatible with AMP, you can still offer translated content on AMP pages by relying on alternative solutions, either by redirecting to non-AMP pages or using other translation tools that are AMP-compliant.